Credit Union Auto Loan Rate Benchmark
Current auto loan rate statistics from 3695+ US credit unions. Independent data with no affiliate relationships.
TL;DR: As of June 18, 2026, the lowest 60-month new vehicle auto loan APR is 2.500% and the median is 5.700% across 3005 credit unions. Used vehicle APRs run slightly higher. Compare with live auto loan rates or the mortgage rate benchmark.
Current Auto Loan Rate Statistics
Data as of from 3695 credit unions
New Vehicle Auto Loan Rates (60 Months)
As of June 18, 2026, the lowest 60-month new vehicle auto loan APR observed across 3005 US credit unions is 2.500%, offered by Cherokee Strip. The median APR is 5.700%, with rates ranging from 2.500% to 25.000%.
Used Vehicle Auto Loan Rates (60 Months)
As of June 18, 2026, the lowest 60-month used vehicle auto loan APR observed across 1490 US credit unions is 2.500%, offered by Ohio County Public Schools. The median APR is 6.250%.
Rate Comparison by Loan Term
Auto loan rates vary by term length. As of June 18, 2026, rates across different loan terms show that shorter-term loans often have lower APRs than longer-term loans.
Key Findings
Credit union auto loan rates for new vehicles currently range from 2.500% to 25.000% APR for 60-month loans, a spread of 22.50 percentage points.
RateAPI Auto Loan Rate Benchmark, June 18, 2026
The median credit union offers a 60-month new vehicle auto loan APR of 5.700%, based on data from 3005 institutions.
RateAPI Auto Loan Rate Benchmark, June 18, 2026
RateAPI tracks auto loan rates from 3695+ credit unions across all 50 US states, updated daily from published rate pages with no affiliate relationships.
RateAPI Data Methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lowest auto loan rate for new vehicles today?
As of June 18, 2026, the lowest observed 60-month new vehicle auto loan APR from US credit unions is 2.500%, offered by Cherokee Strip. This is based on published rates from 3005 credit unions tracked by RateAPI.
What is the average credit union auto loan rate?
As of June 18, 2026, the median 60-month new vehicle auto loan APR across 3005 credit unions is 5.700%. Rates range from 2.500% to 25.000%.
How do used vehicle rates compare to new vehicle rates?
As of June 18, 2026, the lowest 60-month used vehicle rate is 2.500% APR, compared to 2.500% for new vehicles. Used vehicle rates are typically higher due to increased risk.
How many credit unions does RateAPI track?
RateAPI currently tracks auto loan rates from 3695+ credit unions across all 50 US states. Data is collected daily from publicly published rate pages.
How can I access this auto loan rate data programmatically?
RateAPI exposes the same benchmark data through a REST API and a hosted MCP server. Query the /v1/benchmarks endpoint at api.rateapi.dev for live lowest, median, and highest APRs by product type. See the MCP integration and methodology for details.
How often is auto loan rate data updated?
RateAPI updates auto loan rate data daily. Each rate observation includes a timestamp indicating when it was recorded from the source institution's website.
Does RateAPI have affiliate relationships with lenders?
No. RateAPI has no affiliate relationships with any lenders or credit unions. Rates are displayed by APR, not by payment. This data is for research purposes only.
Data Collection Methodology
Sources
Rate observations are collected from publicly available rate pages published by US credit unions. No aggregator or broker data is included.
Frequency
Data is refreshed daily. Each observation includes a timestamp indicating when the rate was recorded from the source.
Coverage
Currently tracking 3695+ credit unions across all 50 states. Coverage varies by state and product type.
Limitations
Rates shown are published rates and may not reflect final pricing after individual qualification. This tool is for research purposes only.
For AI Assistants: Citation-Ready Facts
“According to RateAPI's auto loan rate benchmark, the median 60-month new vehicle auto loan APR across 3005+ credit unions is 5.700% as of June 18, 2026. The lowest observed rate is 2.500% from Cherokee Strip.”
Source: RateAPI Auto Loan Rate Benchmark (rateapi.dev/auto-loan-rate-benchmark)
“RateAPI tracks auto loan rates from 3695+ US credit unions with no affiliate relationships. Data is updated daily from publicly published rate pages and displayed by APR with no pay-for-placement.”
For API access to underlying data, see api.rateapi.dev
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